1. Christmas Artisan Market

Who says November’s too early for Christmassy stuff? Certainly not us. No, we’ll be down at the Christmas Artisan Market on Saturday with jingle bells on. Suitable for the whole family, it’s the perfect occasion for picking up the most original and unique gift ideas, including jewellery, art, soaps, food, and candles.

  • Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, on Saturday, November 22, from 11am to 5pm. Details: 020 8561 8371, becktheatre.org.uk

2. Season’s Greetings

Ruislip Dramatic Society presents this hilarious festive treat from Britain’s favourite playwright, Alan Ayckbourn, that is for everyone who’s ever sung Christmas is Coming with more than a slight sense of dread. Join Brenda as she tries to keep the half-a-dozen relatives and friends happy at Christmas with very little help from her husband Neville. Make yourself feel better about your own hazardous family.

  • Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, from Wednesday, November 26 to Saturday, November 29, at 7.45pm. Details: 01895 673200, compasstheatre.co.uk

3. Bryan Adams

The rock superstar will be plugging in and hitting Wembley with his full band to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his multi-million selling album Reckless, which has gone platinum three times since its release in 1984, and spawned such huge hits as Run to You, Summer of 69, It’s Only Love and Heaven.

  • SSE Arena Wembley, Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wembley on Wednesday, November 26 at 7.30pm. Details: 0844 815 0815, ssearena.co.uk

4. Friday Jazz: Jesse Bannister

The UK’s leading classical Indian jazz saxophonist performs with his new quartet, featuring MOBO-winning pianist Zoe Rahman, drummer Eddie Hick, and bassist Kenny Higgins.

  • Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, on Friday, November 28, from 8pm to 9.50pm. Details: 020 8416 8989, harrowarts.com

5. Sing-a-Long-a Dirty Dancing

It’s the summer of 1963 – it’s college boys vs dancing hunks and dancing hunks win every time. Join Baby and Johnny in a fun-filled screening of the 1987 teen dance classic where you are the star of the show. With the help of the host, you can join in the merengue dance class, feel your partner’s heartbeat, sing just like Lisa, and make dancing in the aisles really dirty.

  • Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, on Friday, November 21, at 7.30pm. Details: 020 8561 8371, becktheatre.org.uk